Food

Food A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions

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Publisher's Synopsis

Drawing on a mixture of science and history, Professor Lord John Krebs looks at the development of food and the four great transitions that affected the way we eat. From issues such as the obesity crisis and sustainable agriculture to food scares and the role of new technologies, Krebs provides a fascinating exploration of the history of human food.

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Oxford University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780191637001
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
Edition: First edition
DEWEY: 641.3
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 144
Weight: -1g